HANDS-ON COOKING · FLORENCE COOKING CLASSES
Pasta and tiramisu in the city, gelato and pizza around it, and the day trips out into Chianti. The 15 below are priced and clear about which ones include the wine and which ones include the drive.
Make three fresh pastas in Florence’s 1200s medieval tower, with chef guidance, Tuscan wine, sauces, and dinner included.
“This was really great activity with my son! We made (and ate) three different kinds of pasta. The chef/teacher, a young man called Valentino, was very pleasant and helpful. Everyone in our class (ranging from young children to middle-aged adults) had a great time.”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in Florence, enjoy wine and limoncello, and learn practical Italian cooking skills in three relaxed hours.
“it was super fun, Alexandrea has explained everything and kept. activity engaging and fun.”
Cook pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, and tiramisu at a Tuscan farmhouse after a Florence market tour with wine and local guides.
“Without a doubt, book the tour! We did the Tuscan lunch + market tour with pasta making class. You begin by visiting the Centro Mercado which is a large market selling all fresh ingredients, meats, cheeses, etc. The guide; Lucca, is such an incredibly unique and fun persona! He thoroughly explained ingredients, showcased food options, and we were even able to taste multiple food products in the market. There is a bus that takes you on a 15 minute ride to the Tuscan farmhouse which is gorgeous!! The cooking class is interactive; everyone participates in something! There are so many photos opportunities. You get to prepare: bruschetta, drink endless wine,…”
Learn three fresh pastas beside Florence’s Arno River, then enjoy your work with Tuscan wine in this friendly three-hour class.
“Very nice activity and fun to meet other people in this context. Good set-up with historical background, well prepared, very nice welcome. Overall we are very satisfied that gave us a memorable experience.”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello in a small group.
“Our family of five signed up for the tiramisu and pasta-making class with Florence Food Tour via Viator, and it ended up being the highlight of our holiday trip to Italy. It was hands-on, fun, and something all of us truly enjoyed. By the end of the class, we were confidently making our own tiramisu, ravioli, and tagliatelle — and they tasted amazing. Katarina was an excellent instructor. She was bubbly, knowledgeable, and genuinely funny, which made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. She explained everything clearly and made sure everyone was involved. I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone visiting Florence who wants to learn how to make…”
Make authentic pizza and gelato in Florence with a chef, unlimited wine, family discounts, recipes, and a fun three-hour class.
“Our instructor was super helpful and knowledgeable about all things gelato and pizza related. He took time to explain the different types of flour used for the pizza, what types of ingredients that go into different gelatos and so on. He also focused a lot of showing us how to get a feel for how recipes might slightly change based on where we are in the world or what ingredients we use so that we can succeed when attempting to make them again at home. He was also super great with kids making sure the one child that was in our class was included and helping her out occasionally so…”
Cook pasta, shop Florence’s Central Market, taste local specialties, and enjoy Chianti in this hands-on five-hour class.
“This is a very informative cooking class. I try to do a cooking class on all my vacations and this one was fabulous. You will learn from an accomplished chef specific techniques for making pasta and Italian sauces. The trip around the market is also fun. Alyce was our chef/host and I cannot say enough positive things about how she conducted to activity.”
Make fresh pasta and gelato in Florence with expert chefs, a shared meal, wine, recipes, and an optional Central Market tour.
“We LOVED this class! So much fun and we met new people at our table. Learned how to make pasta and ravioli Ate what we made then had gelato for dessert. I would do this again!!!”
Make three pastas, sauces, and dessert in Florence, then eat with unlimited Tuscan wine in this friendly three-hour cooking class.
“This was a great experience - I think it's a must for a traveler in Italy. The team and the guide were exceptional and the result, the dishes we prepared, were delicious, accompanied with a very good red wine. We learned so much and hope we will be able to prepare good Italian food back home.”
Review of a Tuscany day trip from Florence with Chianti villages, medieval towns, cooking class, Tuscan lunch, and wine tasting.
“Enjoyed the Siena and San G from Florence transport. Would definitely do it again. However we paid extra for a Siena walking tour that was not even offered for our bus nor was it reimbursed. Those who had lunch at the winery were disappointed in the lunch. We had great gelato at San G instead.”
Cook a four-course Tuscan dinner in Florence with a local chef, wine, recipes, and hands-on instruction in a friendly small-group class.
“Truly was a must to do while in Florence. Our 2 daughters throughly enjoyed learning how to make an authentic 3 course Italian dinner. Our chef was warm and made us feel like we were cooking in our own kitchen. Would highly recommend & would book again if we are able to return.”
Learn to shape three fresh pastas with a Michelin-trained chef in Florence, then enjoy a full meal, Tuscan sauces, and unlimited wine.
“The most fun we had here in Italy! Our Chef was beyond amazing. The meal was one of, if not the most delicious one we had here during our vacation in Italy.”
Learn tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu in Florence with a chef, wine, and an optional Sant’Ambrogio Market visit.
“Best activity of our trip so far. Andres was the chef and he was amazing, strongly recommend! Everytning came out delicious too.”
Learn handmade ravioli, tagliatelle, and gelato in Florence with wine, recipes, and a certificate in this friendly three-hour class.
“It was very interactive and informative! We learned about the different types of pasta and gelato. The class was about 3 1/2 hours long but it flew by! 100% would do this again!!”
Make Tuscan pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu near Florence’s Duomo with unlimited wine, expert chefs, recipes, and a taste of Medici history.
“We had the best time learning how to make 2 different types of pasta and tiramisu. The instructor was very helpful she was amazing”
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